Relating to the recognition of the connection between the emancipation of African slaves in the Danish West Indies, now the United States Virgin Islands, to the American Declaration of Independence from the British Government.

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Urges: (1) the American people to recognize the historical significance of the emancipation of African slaves in what is now the United States Virgin Islands; and (2) Virgin Islanders and all Americans to maintain their unwavering commitment to preserve, protect, and defend human rights and freedom.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 25 June 1998

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 25 June 1998

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 25 June 1998

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 25 June 1998

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 25 June 1998

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